What age should girls start shaving??

My daughter is 10 and has under arm hair. We have been saying that maybe she should start shaving. I would love to hear from other parents how this is tackled. She is my eldest so not something we have dealt with yet. Thanks

I remember always being told to wait for as loooong as you could and that I would regret once I started. I never understood why. Obviously I did after I started. I would try and delay unless she is swimming often or does other sport that exposes her underarms?

I think I began shaving under my arms when I was in grade 6 (11) and my legs I wasn’t allowed to do until the end of year 7! It felt like torture. I think I would gauge how your daughter feels about her armpit hair. If she is worried about it then maybe she could shave it, but if she isn’t concerned I would leave it a year or two

I don’t think there is a timeline for this. I think you just have to go with what works for your family and what makes everyone feel comfortable.

If you think she is worried about it, have a conversation with her and ask what she feels like doing. Keep the communication lines open, so when she does want to talk about that kind of stuff she knows she can have a conversation about it.

Puberty can be so confusing, just let her know you are there to help through any of the stuff she needs help with.

My 13 year old daughter is not very hairy at all, but all of the other kids in her high-school were already into hair removal. It was probably not entirely necessary (like her bra!) so we go once every 8 weeks or so and she gets her legs waxed. It makes her feel more confident and I’m happy that she is not worrying about shaving every time she gets in the shower if it’s not really needed anyway.

That’s what works for us but there is no right or wrong. Chat to her and together you will work it out x

Hi Pommymum and welcome to Kidspot.
I guess there is no set age as every child’s development is different.
My daughter was 12 when she wanted to shave her under arms. I bought hair removal cream so that she didn’t have to worry about cuttings herself.
She hasn’t worried about her leg hair yet.
If your daughter is worried about her hair showing in the warmer months then that is a sign to start letting her do something about it. I found the cream the easiest and safest but you could wax or shave.

Tough one. I remember being teased because of my body hair and my mum not understanding. I just wanted the responsibility of taking care of my own body and felt like I shouldnt be allowed not to do it. I think at 10, having armpit hair is a big thing to deal with!

Although I note your term “we”. Maybe she hasnt noticed or it doesnt bother her? Maybe wait and see if she approaches you about it.